as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
the question of whether people have an intrinsic sense of right and wrong
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Recent Examples of intrinsic
Worker representatives countered that the right to strike is intrinsic to freedom of association and has long been upheld by the ILO’s supervisory bodies.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Desire and love are such intrinsic aspects of being human, but also how does that turn horrific?
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Why does empty space still have a non-zero amount of energy — dark energy, or a cosmological constant — intrinsic to it?
—Big Think, 7 May 2026
Leaders would also do well to better understand human motivation — people’s intrinsic drivers, not just their feelings — to design strategies that minimize negative reactions and maximize engagement with ideas, not to mention to drive more successful change initiatives.
—David Rock, Fortune, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for intrinsic
Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Desire and love are such intrinsic aspects of being human, but also how does that turn horrific?
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Why does empty space still have a non-zero amount of energy — dark energy, or a cosmological constant — intrinsic to it?
—Big Think, 7 May 2026
Leaders would also do well to better understand human motivation — people’s intrinsic drivers, not just their feelings — to design strategies that minimize negative reactions and maximize engagement with ideas, not to mention to drive more successful change initiatives.
—David Rock, Fortune, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for intrinsic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsic
Adjective
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Liquid fuel rockets will always have their inherent limitations, as will any systems that hope to augment or replace them.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Cultural change takes time, and in some industries, high-pressure environments are inherent to the work itself.—
Christine Muldoon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Dining is an integral part of the experience at Faro Capel Rosso, with a seasonal menu inspired by the traditions of Giglio Island and the Tuscan mainland.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Bird said thinking about and acknowledging the challenges of climate change and coming up with solutions was integral to their mission.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Whether your plans include a day at the beach, sightseeing around a new city, or simply running errands, the right pair of pants can quickly become your go-to summer outfit essential.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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For instance, Nursing gig platforms have been found to pit essential workers against each other by offering shifts to those who bid the lowest hourly wage.—
Sarita Gupta,
Time,
2 June 2026
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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